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It's Not What It Seems

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 19, 2008

A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series A

10TH Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 20, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ into our world, that he might reveal your will for our lives, and redeem us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Speaking Of The Devil

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 20, 2008

The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one. (Matthew 13:37-38)

Speaking of the devil ... There was a young seminarian who was taking an oral examination for his ordination process. During the questioning, one of the examiners asked him if he believed in a personal devil. "No," he replied, "I do not believe in the devil." Hearing this, the examiners began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The parable of the Wheat and Tares reveals to us that our duty is to the Master of the ’field’ and to remain faithful to Him and do what He commands us do. We cannot become the ’Holy Spirit’ for others, we must allow Christ to ’judge’ spiritual content of

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 23, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Sermon Text: Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

God's Still In The Fishing Business!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus uses four analogies to explain some facets of the kingdom of heaven

Kirby 27-07-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: A young Colombian girl who received a new testament in her school. She read the New Testament until one day her father caught her reading it…and told her not to read it any more because it was full of lies and fantasy.. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Anglican

"If You Miss This You Miss It All"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 24, 2008

A sermon about living in the Kingdom.

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “If You Miss This You Miss It All” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Returning home from Kindergarten one day a boy ran into the house and excitedly told his mother, “I found a dollar bill on the sidewalk as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

One Line Parables

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008

Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does Heaven Look Like?

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 26, 2008

This is what heaven looks like: - Heavenly hope is growing like a mustard seed even against our gardening esthetics - Heaven is as powerful as yeast and as sinful and dirty as well - Heaven is as valuable as a hidden treasure - and we should long to ge

Matt 13:31-33, 44-52 - Have you understood all this? Sure I understood: The mustard seed is about growth - This pictures teaches us that Heaven is growing in our midst and that we can grow as well - Like the Ugly Duckling or Phoenix from the Ashes - Little things can achieve a lot - like a word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Congregational

What Am I Looking For?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008

"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist

"The Church Is Not An English Garden"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008

A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nature Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

This message explores the nature of the Kingdom of heaven and of God and how Christians participate in bringing it "on earth as it is in heaven."

We are learning the ways we "shrink Jesus down," from his robust loving nature. ? Last week we discovered his surprising agenda-a kingdom not a religious club. Transformed people of the king transforming their world. * The tension exists today between Jesus and religion. Religion establishes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wheat And Weeds Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 2, 2009

This is another parable fo which Jesus offers an interpreation. As a kingdom parable, this parable teaches how God’s Kingdom can be presently at work breaking into this world at the same time that evil is also at work.

The Parables of Jesus Wheat and Weeds Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 May 31, 2009 The parable of the wheat and weeds. Another parable that Jesus offers an interpretation, which in Matthew sandwiches two other really brief parables—mustard and yeast. All of which have similar themes and seek to explain a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeds, Weeds, And Growth

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008

To be a strong church we must include the "weeds" of society

Matt 13:24-43 – “Seeds, Weeds, and Growth” It is a pleasure to be here with you in person this morning. I hear you had to sit through a rather long audio sermon of mine a couple of weeks ago. Don’t worry though lunch is very important to me as well so I promise not to keep you here too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005

What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian Church

The Final Harvest Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 10, 2005

The harvest at the end of the age shows us the importance of telling people about Jesus now.

March 6, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 13:36-43 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 4 in the Harvest Series ¡V The Final Harvest As we finish up the Harvest Series I want to do so by placing a great emphasis on the work that is set before us. I¡¦ve told you that seed has been planted and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions & Concerns About The Future Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 12, 2004

Part 1 of 2 of "The Day After Tomorrow" series. When is Jesus coming? What will happen when he comes? How do I get ready?

QUESTIONS & CONCERNS ABOUT THE FUTURE The Day After Tomorrow June 13, 2004 Introduction: A new movie has recently been released titled The Day After Tomorrow. In the movie global warming results in cataclysmic changes in weather patterns which result in global devastation. This message is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43